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December 11, 1994 · Cessna 172 · N6466D

N. Myrtle Beach, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6466D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA026

DURING TAKEOFF WITH A 50 DEGREE LEFT CROSSWIND, THE AIRPLANE VEERED LEFT, OFF OF THE RUNWAY. AS THE AIRPLANE TRAVELED OVER THE GRASS, THE NOSE WHEEL ENTERED A DEPRESSION, COLLAPSING THE GEAR. THE AIRPLANE SLOWLY NOSED OVER. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.

Full Narrative

On December 11, 1994, at 1203 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172, N5466D, veered off the left side of runway 05, and collided with the ground during an aborted takeoff from Grand Strand Airport, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91 with an instrument flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was not injured. The accident occurred during the initial takeoff attempt. According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the airplane veered left about 30 degrees and departed the runway surface. As the airplane departed the runway, the pilot reduced engine power, and the airplane continued to roll in the grass until the nose wheel entered a depression and collapsed. The airplane nosed over in an area of uneven terrain.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:03 EST
Nearest AirportGrand Strand (1nm WSW)
Runway5
Runway Length5996 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6466D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:07
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data